mike546 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 I totally understand what your saying. I would totally trade Arron Small right now if we could get a decent reliever in return, he got lucky. I totally get what your saying about the K rate, as you said something awhile ago about no one under a 4.7 or something K per walk 9 innings ratio being a successful MLB pitcher. It just gets annoying when their bashed as lucky pitchers who sold their soul to the devil in order to pitch good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Minor league free agents... http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/...ue_free_agents/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Al, if Jones doesn't sign with the Yanks, do you see them making a run at Juan Pierre? He had a down year by his standards, but he's always seemed like a pretty good leadoff guy. His arm isn't good in center, but he's damn fast getting to the ball. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Absolutely. The Yankees need to concentrate on defense and getting someone to flag down the ball, and Pierre can provide that. His stats this season were almost exactly the same as last season, except for the hits column. As a bonus, Pierre hasn't missed a game since 2002. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Pierre is going to get overpaid by the Phillies. You just know it's coming. Speaking of the Phillies, it'd be nice if Monty would stop dicking around and get a GM in place... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Pierre is going to get overpaid by the Phillies. You just know it's coming. The Phillies got beat by the Marlins in 2003/04, and I think Pierre left a lingering impression. Wade and the Phillies certainly had an inane fixation with getting a player of like skills, and thus we got saddled with Endy Chavez. Still, I'd be shocked if the Phillies picked up Pierre. For one, we don't have the money to hit up a big name free agent. Second, the Phils now have Shane Victorino, a similar player except that he has some pop. Plus, with Michael Bourn coming through the system and Jason Michaels in place, I think Philly fans overexagerate the team's need in center field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Don't they have Greg Golson down in Single A as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Don't they have Greg Golson down in Single A as well? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They do, but as of now he's strictly a "tools" prospect. Bourn's two levels ahead and productive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Whats a tools prospect? Is that like a player whos all around ok, but doesn't excel at anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Maybe it's this... A player that doesn't have great numbers, but because they have great tools are still considered prospects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Basically a "tools" prospect is a player who is liked because of his athleticism rather than his production. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 the five tools: Speed Throwing Fielding Hitting for average Hitting for power So that's what "5-tool player" means Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Whats a tools prospect? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Corey Patterson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 C'MON DUQUE! STRIKE HIM OUT ALREADY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted October 26, 2005 C'MON DUQUE! STRIKE HIM OUT ALREADY! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wrong thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 C'MON DUQUE! STRIKE HIM OUT ALREADY! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wrong thread <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Speaking of the Phillies, it'd be nice if Monty would stop dicking around and get a GM in place... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What do you mean? They already have a GM in place. From a Daily News article in regards to Wagner (sidenote on Wagner: remember when The White Sox were reportedly willing to do anything to get him for a WS run. I bet they are glad they did not give up a Brandon McCarthy now) telling the Phils he will test the FA waters "We can't rely on the fact that he's going to be there," said Ruben Amaro Jr., the team's negotiator and spokesman since GM Ed Wade was fired Oct. 10. "We have to make sure we take care of some of our needs. We have to keep our eyes open." Ruben is on the case. The same article also mentions Pat Gillick and Jim Bowden as being names thrown around now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Oh I can just see the WIP switchboard lighting up with people ready to bitch if they name Amaro the GM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Well it won't be Cashman, thats for sure. Agreed to a 3 year 5 million dollar deal today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 How much does he get paid for the anal rape? Is that included, or a bonus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 It's a bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 $5 million is a lot to make for a job that consists of being overridden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Mariners focus on Stottlemyre, McDowell By JON PAUL MOROSI SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER Mel Stottlemyre and Roger McDowell are the leading candidates to succeed Bryan Price as Mariners pitching coach, according to sources inside and outside of the organization. "If there is a third candidate, I haven't heard," one team source said Tuesday. Stottlemyre, who grew up in Yakima County and resides in Issaquah, has said he will not return to the Yankees next season. He has talked with family members in the past week about whether he should continue coaching. Indications are their response was favorable, given Seattle's proximity to his home. McDowell, who pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues, spent last year as the Dodgers' Triple-A pitching coach. He is regarded as a bright prospect -- as Price was prior to his promotion through the Mariners system. Bill Bavasi, the Seattle general manager, hired McDowell during Bavasi's tenure as Dodgers farm director. The Mariners must now decide which type of coach they want. Stottlemyre, 63, has won world championships and coached some of the best pitchers in recent baseball history. McDowell, 44, is less than a decade removed from his career as a popular player, and could develop a good rapport with the organization's young pitchers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Anyone have a list of free agents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 I think the Dodgers are going to hire Terry Collins or Bobby Valentine. Probably Terry Collins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 So who replaces Larry Bowa on BTN? I say Lloyd McClendon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Maybe Alan Trammell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Too boring. Lloyd's a hot head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 I want Alan Trammell to be the manager of the Dodgers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 He needs a few years away from managing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Anyone have a list of free agents. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_ of_Free_Agents_2005-2006_season God bless Wikipedia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
